As spring approaches, driving through the flower fields and the fruit farms are some of the wheelchair-friendly activities which keep our minds fresh and rejuvenated. Last weekend we went to check out the famous Cherry blossoms in Brentwood Farms. We were surprised to see the spectacular color blossoms in Alameda county around the Fremont and Pleasanton and San Ramon areas (Contra Costa county). The drive from Fremont to Brentwood is very scenic with breathtaking views of green hills and the yellow rocket-covered spring fields.

These are the few places around the east bay where you can spot some beautiful cherry Blossoms if you drive by 

  • Both sides of 680 North. From the road, it looks like perfectly manicured golf course lawns on every hillside. Enjoy the bright fields of yellow skyrocket as you drive by around the Vargas plateau.
  • Sunol Blvd and the Raleys Plaza in Pleasanton have some wonderful white cherry blossoms 
  • Johnson dr in Pleasanton has some beautiful shades of White and Pink Blossoms. There are a few parking lots where you can park for clicking pictures.
  • The intersection of Stoneridge and Hopyard, Willow Rd, Gibraltar dr, and Inglewood drive, all in Pleasanton, has a cluster of white blossoms. Enjoy walking on the white carpet.
  • Near the intersection of Hacienda and Dublin blvd at Pleasanton, the yellow rockets are at their peak.
  • The Owens drive at Oracle Pleasanton is the most spectacular one which has bright pink blossoms as far as our eyes can see.
  • The intersection of Hancock and E16th in Hayward has bright fields of yellow rockets.
  • Some parts of Quarry, Quarry lake road, Elizabeth park, Blacow Road, and Coyote hills regional park in Fremont are very colorful with mixed hues of pink yellows and white.
  • On the intersection of Bollinger Canyon and San Ramon Valley Road on both sides of Bollinger canyon, you can experience beautiful colors against the green hills.
  • Japanese Garden, Hayward is a very picturesque place where cherry blossoms are at peak 

Apart from these, there are other places in the South and North Bay where you can experience spring blossoms. And if you have some time you can make a quick trip to Brentwood, Modesto, and Fresno which has some famous colorful blossom trails.

♿️ Wheelchair Accessibility ♿️

  • All the sites mentioned here can be easily seen by driving around.
  • Most of these places are ADA-compliant and are fully accessible on wheelchairs or mobility scooters. 
  • For most of the sites, you can just park your car and feast your eyes on nature’s colorful creation.
  • Most of the spots are easily reachable or are close to a parking spot that is easily accessible